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Free Services Available at our Sarasota Health Center! 

Get accurate and confidential STD testing and treatment or find out which birth control option is best for you! At Planned Parenthood, our compassionate staff are here for you, offering free services to those who quality! In-person and telehealth appointments are available. 

Free services are available until June 30th, 2023. 

Walk-in's are welcome Monday, Thursday, and Friday! 

Call 941-953-4060 Telehealth Appointment

Sarasota Health Center

736 Central Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
Walk-in's are welcome Monday, Thursday, and Friday. 

Center Details

Free STD/STI tests and treatment

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are passed from one person to another during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

They’re really common and lots of people who have them don’t have any symptoms. STIs can be dangerous, but the good news is that getting tested is no big deal and most are easy to treat.

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Free Birth Control

Planned Parenthood can cover the cost of your birth control or emergency contraception for patients who qualify. Choose a birth control method that’s right for you, without worrying about cost. 

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Other Free Services

In addition to covering the cost of your birth control and STI/STD testing and treatment, our Sarasota Health Center can cover other services you receive during your appointment: 

  • Annual exam – includes pelvic exam, Pap smear, and breast exam 

  • Infection treatment 

  • PrEP counseling 

  • HPV vaccine 

Q&A

How do I know if I qualify?
  • You must be a resident of Sarasota, DeSoto, or Manatee county or make the appointment at our Sarasota health center.
  • If you do not have insurance, or your insurance does not cover the total cost of your birth control, you qualify.
How do I get the funding?
  • If you make your appointment online, make sure you mention that you’re interested in the Access Fund covering the cost of your appointment when you are taken to the exam room. 
  • If you call to make your appointment, you can ask the representative scheduling you about the Access Fund.  
  • If you have a Telehealth appointment (a virtual visit online), be sure you mention the Access Fund to cover the cost of your services.​
Can I come back another day for the other free services like STD testing? 

Yes! 

If I don’t like the new birth control method I chose, what do I do? 

Don’t worry, just make a follow-up appointment to discuss your concerns with one of our providers. Please inform our staff during scheduling or at the time of appointment that you will be utilizing the Access Fund to cover the cost again.  

When will funding be available in other areas?

Funding currently available in other areas for eligible patients.  Click here for more information: Free Services in Naples and Fort Myers | Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

When does this end?

As of now, the end date for FREE care is June 30, 2023

Birth Control Options

Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We’re here to help you figure it all out.

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How does STD testing work?

How does STD testing work?

STD testing is quick and easy. It isn’t always part of your regular checkup so make sure to ask for STD testing.

During your visit, be honest with the nurses and doctors so they can help you figure out which tests are best for you.